Yes I realized this after I sent it and Pmailed the sender to apologize.

R
On Aug 24, 2008, at 1:55 PM, Jake de Villiers wrote:

> Robert, usually when somebody says "I am Pmailing you and would
> prefer to be kept out of all the list chatter." they want you to
> keep what they said to yourself, not broadcast it to the whole world.
>
> You need to be more careful of what you click on to respond, it
> looks like.....
>
>
> On Sun, Aug 24, 2008 at 9:13 AM, Robert Stewart <robertmstewart@mac.com
> > wrote:
> Anyone have Chris Turner's contact info?
>
> I was about to move forward with this engine from him.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Rob
> NYC/Bloomingburg NY
> 88 Wolfsburg, Silver
> 237,000 miles - automatic
> AIM: rmstewart@mac.com
>
> 347.7317938 cell
>
>
>
> On Aug 24, 2008, at 9:18 AM, dylan friedman wrote:
>
> I have heard not good things about Joe (East Coast Joe).
> Ask Chris Turner about his stuff.
> I would steer clear.
> There has been a bunch of bashing going onlist.
> I am Pmailing you and would prefer to be kept out of all the list
> chatter.
>
> dylan
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Robert Stewart <robertmstewart@MAC.COM>
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Sent: Saturday, August 23, 2008 12:49:58 PM
> Subject: Requesting Feedback on EVWPARTS.com - Joe the owner has a
> rebuilt engine for me $1500 plus core return
>
> So one of the guys on the forum sent me a post from the Samaba about
> this guy Joe who is the owner of http://www.evwparts.com/Vanagon.asp
> His shop is located in Annapolis MD.
>
>
> He has a 2.1 L engine that has been completely rebuilt from the ground
> up he says.
>
> The case has been cracked, cams have been rebuilt, heads have been
> bead blasted, resurfaced, pits have been removed, 3 point valve and
> adjustment job, all german parts are used, new gaskets, new bearings
> and lifters.
>
> Comes with a 1 yr warranty.
>
> Says he can install it 2 days if I bring the van to him.
>
> Installation fee of $1k
> Engine Cost with Core return of $1500.
> $2500 plus Oil, Coolant, Misc items.
> $3K total
>
> It sounds like a perfect deal.
>
> What are your thoughts?
>
> I wanted to take off the intake manifolds and sand them down and spray
> some Black BBQ paint on them before they go back on and said it slow
> the process but agreed to it. I figure how often is the opportunity to
> clean up the engine going to occur. He does not paint the engine at
> all. So its like it was originally.
>
> He will transfer all the components from my van, including install any
> additional items that may be needed, i.e., hoses, etc.
>
> Anyone deal with these guys before?
>
> He tells me there is a camp ground a mile a way I stay at while the
> job is being worked on.
>
> Thanks to everyone for helping with the decision to either redo the
> gaskets or put in another engine.
>
>
>
> --
> Jake
> 1984 Vanagon GL
> 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie"
> Crescent Beach, BC
> www.crescentbeachguitar.com
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